research guide – The Friendly Librarian

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Information literacy develops the knowledge and skills students need to navigate complex information environments. Adopting a model like the New South Wales (NSW) Information Process integrates information fluency and can be implemented using a schoolwide approach (NSW Government Education, 2023). The role of the teacher librarian (TL) supports teaching and learning by providing quality information services. Research guides offer an opportunity for TLs to embed library instruction into classroom practice when time restraints limit in-person contact (Puckett, 2015). A structured guide with a pedagogical focus including curated resources and logically sequenced menu items helps make researching less stressful for students (Friend, 2023b, August 27). Continue reading “ETL501 Critical Reflection” →

Developing library research guides with a pedagogical focus creates valuable learning experiences for students. They offer an effective way of presenting a variety resources using an information literacy approach. When librarians don’t have scheduled time with every class, a research guide is a good way of expanding library presence in classroom practice. Common problems that appear when designing research guides include presenting too much text, poor visual design, and pages of nothing but links (Puckett, 2015). They should be carefully designed to ensure information is accessible for the intended users. Gilbert (2019) recommends maintaining a clear focus on presenting a professional looking website, which is up to date and easy to navigate. Continue reading “Library Research Guides for Content Curation” →